Good communicationCommand your 6-yard and 18-yard boxLast line of defenseStop the ball from shots and crossesProvide cover/balance to the Back 4 playersWhen defending:

Starting position in relation to the ballProvide good informationOrganize your defendersConcentrate on making safe savesDealing with crosses in the box / set playsDealing with shots on goal (near / far)Consider angles and distances of supportRole in Attack:

Good communication1st line of attackQuality distribution to Defender / Midfield / Forward PlayersProvide support to defenders / midfieldWhen attacking:

Provide quality distributionUtilize your boxBe available to receive a pass from defendersDistribute to wide defendersDistribute to midfield / forwardsPush up and support from the backProvide good informationRole in Defense:

Good communicationMark attackers as directed zonal, man to manProvide pressure and support when play is on the left side of the fieldProvide cover and balance when ball is on the opposite side of the fieldWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball if you are the closest defender to the attacker. Delay the attacking player from penetrating forward with the ball.Don't allow attackers to turn in flank areas.Speed, angle of approach and jockeying are key considerations.

When the ball is on your side of the field, provide cover to the defender putting pressure on the ball. When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support are key considerations.

Provide cover and balance when the ball is on the opposite side of the field. Zonal positioning and awareness of opponents are key considerations.Mark and track vertical runs of attackers in areas on the left side of the field.Keep shape and stay compact. Be aware of attackers blind side runs (See the player and the ball).

If you are beaten by the attacker, quickly recover making runs in a direct line towards your own goal.Role in Attack:

Good communicationBe available to receive a passProvide Width and DepthQuality distribution to midfieldProvide support to defenders / midfield / forwards with good movement off the ballWhen attacking:

Penetration, when you win the ball, can you go forward by either passing the ball or running with the ball!Provide quality distribution to defenders, midfield players and forwards through short passes, driven passes and long-lofted passes down the line or diagonal passes to switch the play. You should always think about and recognize the opportunity for support passes back to the goalkeeper. If you are in a position in and around the opponent's penalty area, can you shoot to score or get a cross in the box!

Provide Width and Depth by identifying and moving into spaces off the ball in front or behind the player with the ball. Be available at all times to receive a pass. This will help to stretch the opponent's defensive shape to unbalance the opposing team.

Provide good movement off the ball through mobility. Make overlapping runs into forward areas when possible.Role in Defense:

Good communicationMark attackers as directed, zonal or man to manPressure and support when play is in central areas of the fieldCover and balance when the ball is in wide areas of the fieldWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball if you are the closest defender to the attacker!Don't allow attackers to turn when receiving back to goal!Delay the attacking player from penetrating forward with the ball. Speed, angle of approach and jockeying are important. Knowing when and where to tackle are key considerations!

When the ball is on your side of the field, provide cover to your teammate who is putting pressure on the ball. When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support are key considerations.

Provide cover and balance when the ball is in wide areas of the field. Zonal positioning and man to man situations (inside the penalty box) are key considerations. Mark and track vertical runs of attackers in central areas of the field.Keep the shape and stay compact. Good communication is needed (clear and precise). Form partnerships with the other Centre Back and the nearest Fullback!

If you are beaten by the attacker, quickly recover making runs in a direct line towards your own goal.Role in Attack:

Good communicationBe available to receive a passProvide Width and DepthQuality distribution to midfield / forward playersProvide support to defenders / midfield / forwardsWhen attacking:

Look for Penetration. When you win the ball, in transition, can you go forward by either passing or running the ball out of the defensive third!

Provide quality distribution to Fullbacks, midfield players and forwards. Play short passes, driven passes and long-lofted passes to start the attack. Always support passes back to the GK. After a pass back, open up wide and try to get on the ball again to go forward and to look for penetration immediately!

Provide Depth by identifying and moving into spaces off the ball, distance and angle of support behind the player with the ball are key considerations. Be available at all times to receive a pass.

Provide good movement off the ball in a supporting role through Mobility.Role in Defense:

Good communicationMark attackers as directed zonal, man to manProvide pressure and support when play is on the left side of the fieldProvide cover and balance when ball is on the opposite side of the fieldWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball if you are the closest defender to the attacker. Delay the attacking player from penetrating forward with the ball.Don't allow attackers to turn in flank areas.Speed, angle of approach and jockeying are key considerations.

When the ball is on your side of the field, provide cover to the defender putting pressure on the ball. When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support are key considerations.

Provide cover and balance when the ball is on the opposite side of the field. Zonal positioning and awareness of opponents are key considerations.Mark and track vertical runs of attackers in areas on the left side of the field.Keep shape and stay compact. Be aware of attackers blind side runs (See the player and the ball).

If you are beaten by the attacker, quickly recover making runs in a direct line towards your own goal.Role in Attack:

Good communicationBe available to receive a passProvide Width and DepthQuality distribution to midfieldProvide support to defenders / midfield / forwards with good movement off the ballWhen attacking:

Penetration, when you win the ball, can you go forward by either passing the ball or running with the ball!Provide quality distribution to defenders, midfield players and forwards through short passes, driven passes and long-lofted passes down the line or diagonal passes to switch the play. You should always think about and recognize the opportunity for support passes back to the goalkeeper. If you are in a position in and around the opponent's penalty area, can you shoot to score or get a cross in the box!

Provide Width and Depth by identifying and moving into spaces off the ball in front or behind the player with the ball. Be available at all times to receive a pass. This will help to stretch the opponent's defensive shape to unbalance the opposing team.

Provide good movement off the ball through mobility. Make overlapping runs into forward areas when possible.Role in Defense:

Good communicationMarking and tracking opponents in central areas of the fieldPressure on the ball and support your midfield / defenders, when play is in central areas of the fieldCover and balance when the ball is on the opposite side of the fieldWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball (high. medium and low) if you are the closest defender to the attacker in CENTRAL areas of the field.Your role is to delay the attacking player from penetrating forward with the ball. Speed, angle of approach and jockeying are key considerations.

When the ball is in central midfield areas of the field, you must provide cover to your teammate putting pressure on the ball. When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support and staying compact are key considerations, when playing with 3 players in the midfield 1/3rd.

Provide cover and balance when the ball is in wide areas of the field. Positioning, discipline and awareness of opponent's positions are key considerations. The Holding role requires discipline!

Sometimes, the Holding Midfielder must mark man to man or pick up vertical runs of opponent's midfield players in central areas. One important task is to intercept opponent's passes into forwards.

If you are beaten by the attacker, quickly recover making runs in a direct line towards your own goal.Role in Attack:

Good communicationBe available to receive a passQuality distribution to defenders / midfield / forward playersSupport to defenders / midfield / forwards with good movement off the ball - MobilityWhen attacking:

Always look for Penetration when you win the ball in transition. Can you go forward, by either passing or dribbling (Vision)!

Provide quality distribution to defenders, midfield players and forwards, short passes, driven passes and long-lofted passes into space in front and behind opponents. Use diagonal passes to switch the play!

If facing your own goal, play a supporting pass to defenders or the goalkeeper!If in a position in and around opponent's penalty area, can you shoot to score!

Provide Depth by identifying and moving into spaces in front of the Back 4 players. Intercept opponent's passes into forwards, then look to penetrate.

Provide good movement off the ball, however, discipline is required in your role as a holding player within the system. If you get into advanced positions, other midfield players need to balance.Role in Defense:

Good communicationMarking and tracking opponents on your side of the fieldPressure on the ball and support your right defender when play is on your side of the fieldCover and balance when the ball is on the opposite side of the fieldWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball (high. medium, low) if you are the closest defender to the attacker on the right side of the field. Delay the attacking player from penetrating forward with the ball.Speed, angle of approach and jockeying are key considerations.

When the ball is in your area of the field, provide cover to your teammate who is putting pressure on the ball.

When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support as well as staying compact are key considerations when playing with 3 players in the midfield 1/3rd.

Provide cover and balance when the ball is in wide and opposite areas of the field. Positioning and awareness of opponent's positions are key considerations.

If you are beaten by the attacker, quickly recover, mark and track vertical runsof opponent's midfield players.Role in Attack:

Good communicationBe available to receive a passProvide WidthDistribution to midfield/ forward playerLook for penetrationSupport to defenders / midfield / forwardsMobility - good movement off the ballWhen attacking:

When you win the ball, in transition, look for penetration. Can you go forward by either passing or dribbling!

Provide quality distribution to midfield players and forwards, short passes, wall passes, driven passes, crosses into the box and long-lofted passes into space in front and behind opponents.

Look for diagonal passes to change the point of attack. If in a position in and around opponent's penalty area, can you shoot to score!

Provide Width and Depth by identifying and moving into spaces. Always be available to receive a pass.

Provide good movement of the ball to support the Back 4 players and make forward runs from deep positions in behind the opponent's defending line, getting on the end of crosses. Be creative when on the ball in attacking areas and dribble and take on opponents in the attacking third!Role in Defense:

Good communicationMarking and tracking opponents on your side of the fieldPressure on the ball and support your right defender when play is on your side of the fieldCover and balance when the ball is on the opposite side of the fieldWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball (high. medium, low) if you are the closest defender to the attacker on the right side of the field. Delay the attacking player from penetrating forward with the ball.Speed, angle of approach and jockeying are key considerations.

When the ball is in your area of the field, provide cover to your teammate who is putting pressure on the ball.

When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support as well as staying compact are key considerations when playing with 3 players in the midfield 1/3rd.

Provide cover and balance when the ball is in wide and opposite areas of the field. Positioning and awareness of opponent's positions are key considerations.

If you are beaten by the attacker, quickly recover, mark and track vertical runsof opponent's midfield players.Role in Attack:

Good communicationBe available to receive a passProvide WidthDistribution to midfield/ forward playerLook for penetrationSupport to defenders / midfield / forwardsMobility - good movement off the ballWhen attacking:

When you win the ball, in transition, look for penetration. Can you go forward by either passing or dribbling!

Provide quality distribution to midfield players and forwards, short passes, wall passes, driven passes, crosses into the box and long-lofted passes into space in front and behind opponents.

Look for diagonal passes to change the point of attack. If in a position in and around opponent's penalty area, can you shoot to score!

Provide Width and Depth by identifying and moving into spaces. Always be available to receive a pass.

Provide good movement of the ball to support the Back 4 players and make forward runs from deep positions in behind the opponent's defending line, getting on the end of crosses. Be creative when on the ball in attacking areas and dribble and take on opponents in the attacking third!Role in Defense:

Good communicationPressure on the ballForce the play sideways and backwards when possibleCover and balance when the ball moves around the fieldStay connected - Keep shapeWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball. Force defenders to make mistakes and don't allow defenders to get out of their own defensive 1/3rd. Pressure individually and collectively and feed of those mistakes.

Provide cover to your teammate who is putting pressure on the ball. When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support as well as channeling are key considerations.

At times you may need to recover and fill in for a teammate who is caught out of position. You may also track an opponent's vertical run!Role in Attack:

Good communicationShoot and create opportunities to scoreLook for penetrationCombination play with midfield / forwardsSupport midfielders and forwardsGood movement of the ball to create your ownspace and space for others - MobilityRetain possession in the Final 1/3rdRole in Defense:

Good communicationPressure on the ballForce the play sideways and backwards when possibleCover and balance when the ball moves around the fieldStay connected - Keep shapeWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball. Force defenders to make mistakes and don't allow defenders to get out of their own defensive 1/3rd. Pressure individually and collectively and feed of those mistakes.

Provide cover to your teammate who is putting pressure on the ball. When providing cover, communication, angle and distance of support as well as channeling are key considerations.

At times you may need to recover and fill in for a teammate who is caught out of position. You may also track an opponent's vertical run!Role in Attack:

Good communicationShoot and create opportunities to scoreLook for penetrationCombination play with midfield / forwardsSupport midfielders and forwardsGood movement of the ball to create your ownspace and space for others - MobilityRetain possession in the Final 1/3rdWhen attacking:

After receiving the ball, can you go forward by either playing a wall pass, play a combination, by a take over, a dribble, a one-two or running at a defender with the ball.You must look to get quality crosses into the penalty box to create scoring opportunities. Also, you must look for shooting whenever there is an opportunity, be creative and take risks, express your skill and imagination!

Provide Width, Length and Depth by identifying and moving into spaces. Create and exploit the space behind and in front at every opportunity either with the ball or without the ball.

Intelligent movement across the line of defenders on the edge of the box. Diagonal runs in front and behind defenders creating space for yourself and others. Recognize fellow striker's movement and move intelligently off them. In and around the box near and far post runs to attack crosses from wide areas.When attacking:

After receiving the ball, can you go forward by either playing a wall pass, play a combination, by a take over, a dribble, a one-two or running at a defender with the ball.You must look to get quality crosses into the penalty box to create scoring opportunities. Also, you must look for shooting whenever there is an opportunity, be creative and take risks, express your skill and imagination!

Provide Width, Length and Depth by identifying and moving into spaces. Create and exploit the space behind and in front at every opportunity either with the ball or without the ball.

Intelligent movement across the line of defenders on the edge of the box. Diagonal runs in front and behind defenders creating space for yourself and others. Recognize fellow striker's movement and move intelligently off them. In and around the box near and far post runs to attack crosses from wide areas.Role in Defense:

Good communicationPressure on the ballForce the play sideways and backwards when possibleCover and balance when ball moves around the fieldStay connected - Keep shapeWhen defending:

It is your responsibility to put pressure on the ball. Force

mistakes from defenders, don't allow defenders to get out of their own defensive 1/3rd. Pressure individually and collectively and feed of those mistakes.

Provide cover to your teammate who is putting pressure on the ball. When providing cover, communication, angles and distances of support and channeling are key considerations.

At times you may need to recover and fill in for a teammate who gets caught out of position. Track opponent's runs out of the back.Role in Attack:

Good communicationShootCreate opportunities to scoreLook for penetrationCombination play with midfieldSupport midfield playersGood movement off the ball to create your own space and space for others - MobilityRetain possession in the Final 1/3rdWhen attacking:

After receiving the ball, can you go forward by either passing, dribbling and running with the ball at defenders, using wall passes, one-two's, passing combinations. Look for 1v1 opportunities to get into the penalty area to create scoring chances. Shoot at any opportunity.Be creative and take risks. Express your skill and imagination!

Provide Length and Depth by identifying and moving into spaces. Create and exploit the space behind and in front at every opportunity either with the ball or without the ball.

Intelligent movement across the line of defenders on the edge of the box. Diagonal runs in front and behind defenders creating space for yourself and others. Recognize fellow attackers movements and move intelligently off them. In and around the box, make near and far post runs to attack crosses from wide areas.